Guided Food Tour with local family & a Felucca Ride

Highlights

• Savor the flavors of Egypt on a guided food tour in Cairo
• Try koshary, Egypt's national dish, at the iconic Abu Tarek restaurant
• Stroll through the historic streets of downtown Cairo with a local guide
• Enjoy a relaxing felucca ride on the Nile River and see the city from the water
• Sample traditional Egyptian desserts, including kahk and oras bel agwa

Description

Begin your tour at the iconic Abu Tarek restaurant, widely regarded as the best place in Cairo to try koshary, Egypt's beloved national dish. As you enjoy this hearty local favorite, hear stories about its origins and significance in Egyptian cuisine. After your meal, stroll through the historic streets of downtown Cairo with the family, where they bring the city's fascinating past to life. Discover the history behind its architecture while gaining insights into Cairo's culture and everyday life. Along the way, stop for a refreshing serving of locally made fruit ice cream, with seasonal favorites like mango and strawberry. Next, take a short taxi ride to the Nile River, where you'll board a traditional felucca for a relaxing 30-60 minute sail. As you drift along the Nile, Somaya and her family point out notable landmarks and shares fascinating stories and insights while you sample a selection of traditional Egyptian desserts, including kahk (powdered sugar cookies), oras bel agwa (date-filled pastries), and local biscuits.

Includes

3-hour Cairo food tour Local host Somaya and her family Authentic Egyptian street food Guided walking tour of downtown Cairo Traditional felucca ride on the Nile River Koshary at Abu Tarek restaurant Locally made fruit ice cream Traditional Egyptian desserts Taxi ride from the downtown to the dock to take the boat

Excludes

Return transport to hotel Family's authentic cookbook

Important Information

• Tour ends after the boat tour, return to hotel on your own

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund